Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Battling Disinformation with Political Humor,” at the Rappahannock-Fredericksburg Rotary Club. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored books,  Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information Evaluation Strategies for Journalists and News Consumers and Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency.

Other recent media mentions of Farnsworth include:

Biden at the Democratic National Convention: “Democracy Must Be Preserved” (CTV News Canada)

“I think it is important to recognize that the current president was giving a speech he didn’t want to give,” said Stephen Farnsworth. Read more.

Can a political party get any attention when its rival holds a national convention? Yes, but it’s not easy (The Conversation)

Even for former U.S. President Donald Trump, a master at attention-getting, trying to counterprogram during the Democratic National Convention is nearly impossible. Read more. 

Democratic National Convention Recap (WCPT 820, Chicago)

“The Democrats are in a very good position with this convention,” said Stephen Farnsworth. Listen here.

Virginia 7th District candidates battle over residency, service (Daily Progress; Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“They may not move a lot of votes in this case, but you may get the handful of votes you need,” Steve Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch. “Everything matters to somebody.” Read more.